Police take safety campaign to Edenglen High
"Learners were empowered with knowledge about the Child Justice Act and Children’s Rights."
At the start of the academic year, representatives from Edenvale SAPS paid a visit to Edenglen High School where they engaged with learners.
The visit was conducted on January 23 and saw police officers and stakeholders host a safety programme.
Edenvale Police Station’s communication officer Warrant Officer Jacob Mashile said the programme aimed to educate learners on how to recognise, prevent and respond to bullying and drug use.
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Key participants included Edenvale’s acting station commander, the head of visible policing, the head of support, the social crime prevention co-ordinators, gender-based violence (GBV) co-ordinators, non-profit organisation Yana and Gauteng traffic wardens.
Mashile said the programme focused on educating learners about different forms of bullying which include:
• Verbal – this includes hurtful spoken comments or written information.
• Physical – this refers to the physical harm of other learners or their possessions.
• Cyberbullying – making use of social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to post harmful content about others.
“Learners were also informed about the seriousness of bullying as a human rights violation and a criminal offence under the law.
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“They were empowered with knowledge about the Child Justice Act and Children’s Rights,” said Mashile.
He emphasised that the initiative was a crucial step in promoting safety and well-being among the youth in the community.
The principal of Edenglen High School, Trevor Weinerlein, thanked the officers for their visit and their time.
